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A photo from the 2022 Castor Rodeo. Jackson Stannard hangs on in the Bareback event of the Castor Rodeo on July 15. (File photo)

Castor Rodeo set for June 23

The 2023 edition of the Castor Rodeo is scheduled to explode out…

A photo from the 2022 Castor Rodeo. Jackson Stannard hangs on in the Bareback event of the Castor Rodeo on July 15. (File photo)
Volunteer Stan Eicchorn prepares a mobile sawmill attached to a tractor. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Well-attended pancake breakfast at Stettler’s P and H Elevator

Stettler’s P and H Elevator Preservation Society hosted a successful fundraiser on…

Volunteer Stan Eicchorn prepares a mobile sawmill attached to a tractor. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Stettler’s Jewel Theatre to be featured on upcoming CBC show. (Jewel Theatre photo)

Stettler’s Jewel Theatre to be featured on CBC’s Absolutely Canadian

Stettler’s big screen will soon be coming to the small screen, via…

Stettler’s Jewel Theatre to be featured on upcoming CBC show. (Jewel Theatre photo)
Town of Castor. (File photo)

Castor council slammed over lack of notice on tax penalties

Castor’s town council received a pair of delegations to open its June…

Town of Castor. (File photo)
Kelsey Rider goes around the third barrel in the barrel racing, all part of day two action at Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede. Rider earned a time of 19.079 seconds. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

PHOTOS: Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede 2023 review

After months of planning and hours of hard work by many volunteers,…

Kelsey Rider goes around the third barrel in the barrel racing, all part of day two action at Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede. Rider earned a time of 19.079 seconds. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
The dance portion of the 2023 Awesome Auction begins! (Carson Ellis photo)

Stettler HYC holds another successful Awesome Auction!

The Heartland Youth Centre (HYC) Awesome Auction is wrapped for another year.…

The dance portion of the 2023 Awesome Auction begins! (Carson Ellis photo)
Castor’s UFA hosted a well-attended barbecue to celebrate Farmer’s Day on June 9. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

Castor UFA celebrates revived tradition

Castor’s UFA held a free barbecue on June 9, a revived tradition…

Castor’s UFA hosted a well-attended barbecue to celebrate Farmer’s Day on June 9. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
The Red Deer Indigenous Dance Troupe made a stop in Castor on June 6. (Lynn Sabo photo)

Indigenous dance troupe performs in Castor

Gus Wetter School students and some Castor community members were treated to…

The Red Deer Indigenous Dance Troupe made a stop in Castor on June 6. (Lynn Sabo photo)
Malcolm Fischer discusses the Robert Raymond Cook case not far from the original location of the Cook home. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Stettler’s Historic Ghost Walks return for 2023

Stettler’s historic Ghost Walks are back! Around 20 people attended the first…

Malcolm Fischer discusses the Robert Raymond Cook case not far from the original location of the Cook home. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Nate Horner

Horner feels ‘well-aligned’ with riding constituents

Horner appointed as new provincial minister of finance

Nate Horner
Krista Jewett has been appointed as Byemoor School’s next Principal. (Clearview Public Schools photo)

Clearview Public Schools appoints new Byemoor School principal

Byemoor School will be under the guidance of a new principal when…

Krista Jewett has been appointed as Byemoor School’s next Principal. (Clearview Public Schools photo)
RCMP cruiser. (File photo)

Leduc traffic stop results in charges against three

A May 19 traffic stop by the Leduc RCMP Drug Unit has…

RCMP cruiser. (File photo)
Clearview Public Schools. (File photo)

Clearview Public Schools approves 2023-24 budget

Highlights from May 31, 2023 board meeting

Clearview Public Schools. (File photo)
Clearview Public Schools. (File photo)

Clearview Public Schools students offered chance to succeed through apprenticeship programs

Stettler’s Wm. E Hay Secondary Campus, Castor’s Gus Wetter School, and Coronation…

Clearview Public Schools. (File photo)
There were activities for students of all ages at the Stettler Early Years Fair on May 30. (Clearview Public Schools)

Children’s Fair held in Stettler Hub

The Stettler Recreation Centre (SRC) Hub was abuzz with activity during the…

There were activities for students of all ages at the Stettler Early Years Fair on May 30. (Clearview Public Schools)
A woman walks her dog along the Ottawa River in Ottawa as smoke from wildfires obscures Gatineau, Que., in the distance on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada marks Clean Air Day with worst air quality in the world as wildfires rage

Hazy skies tinged with an eerie yellow glow greeted millions of Canadians…

A woman walks her dog along the Ottawa River in Ottawa as smoke from wildfires obscures Gatineau, Que., in the distance on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Leduc RCMP warns public of rise in sextortion. (File photo)

Leduc RCMP warns public of rise in online sextortion practices

The Leduc RCMP is warning Albertans of “financial sextortion” tactics targeting the…

Leduc RCMP warns public of rise in sextortion. (File photo)
The Willis family checks out the plaque honouring Charles and Roy Willis, whose family owned the Stettler Independent for three generations. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Stettler Community Builders unveil 2023 honouree plaques

The Town of Stettler, along with the Community Builders committee, is working…

The Willis family checks out the plaque honouring Charles and Roy Willis, whose family owned the Stettler Independent for three generations. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Golfer Dave McCourt, originally from Stettler, has a new book out. (Photo submitted)

Golfer with Stettler connections releases new book

By Carson Ellis Murray McCourt has come a long way since growing…

  • Jun 2, 2023
Golfer Dave McCourt, originally from Stettler, has a new book out. (Photo submitted)
Garnett Kromm, of Botha, hangs on for a 67 point in the Bareback Riding event at the 2022 Steel Wheel Stampede. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent file photo)

Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede set to kick off for another year

The event will run June 9-10 at the Stettler agricultural grounds

Garnett Kromm, of Botha, hangs on for a 67 point in the Bareback Riding event at the 2022 Steel Wheel Stampede. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent file photo)